Then, as though guided by a single will, the entire army spoke.
"MAY OUR QUEEN LIVE FOREVER!"
Their voices thundered across the city, drowning out the howling winds.
"MAY OUR QUEEN LIVE FOREVER!"
The declaration echoed through the frozen streets as thousands of warriors pledged their loyalty to the woman standing before them.
Their voices carried far beyond the ruined district, reaching the frightened civilians who watched from their windows, unable to comprehend the enormous army that had suddenly appeared in their city.
Erza remained silent, her Silver-White hair swaying gently in the freezing wind as her violet eyes swept across the countless soldiers kneeling before her. The tears that had stained her cheeks were beginning to dry, and the desperation that had consumed her moments earlier had given way to something far colder.
From the front ranks of the Eternal Legion, two armored figures stepped forward.
